Moldering — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective noun /ˈmōl-dər/ mold·er

Meaning & Definition of Moldering

Moldering (verb)

  1. to crumble into particles, disintegrate, decay

Moldering (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in rotting, decaying

    similar: decaying, decomposing, disintegrating, mildewy, moldy, putrefying, putrescent, rotting, corroded, crumbled, degenerated, deteriorated, disintegrated, gangrenous, contaminated, defiled, fouled, impure, polluted, tainted, curdled, fermented, off, rancid, rank, sour, soured, sourish, turned, addled, bad, corrupted, decayed, decomposed, putrefied, putrid, rotten, spoiled
    opposite: undecomposed, fresh, good, sweet, preserved, pristine, uncontaminated, undefiled, unpolluted, unspoiled, untainted, untouched

Moldering (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in fermentation, curdling

    similar: curdling, fermentation, souring, crumbling, disintegration, dissolution, breakdown, corruption, decay, decomposition, festering, putrefaction, putrescence, rot, spoilage
    opposite: growth, maturation, ripening

Moldering (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to go through decomposition

    "leaves moldering in the compost pile"

    similar: breaking down, corrupting, decaying, decomposing, disintegrating, festering, fouling, molding, perishing (chiefly British), putrefying, rotting, spoiling, falling apart, going to seed
    related: souring, turning, turning off (British), contaminating, defiling, polluting, tainting, addling, curdling, fermenting, mortifying, rusting, crumbling, declining, degenerating, descending, deteriorating, dilapidating, sinking, withering
    near: aging, developing, growing, maturing, ripening, refreshing, renewing, restoring, cleansing, purifying, assembling, composing, integrating, ameliorating, bettering, improving, meliorating

Related Entry: Molder (verb)

Molder is a different word from Moldering. The synonyms below are for molder, not for moldering.

  1. to go through decomposition

    "leaves moldering in the compost pile"

    similar: break down, corrupt, decay, decompose, disintegrate, fester, foul, mold, perish (chiefly British), putrefy, rot, spoil, fall apart, go to seed
    related: sour, turn, turn off (British), contaminate, defile, pollute, taint, addle, curdle, ferment, mortify, rust, crumble, decline, degenerate, descend, deteriorate, dilapidate, sink, wither
    near: age, develop, grow, mature, ripen, refresh, renew, restore, cleanse, purify, assemble, compose, integrate, ameliorate, better, improve, meliorate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Moldering

The most common words with a similar meaning to Moldering:

Chiefly British: perishing
decaying, decomposing, disintegrating, mildewy, moldy, putrefying, putrescent, rotting, corroded, crumbled, degenerated, deteriorated, disintegrated, gangrenous, contaminated, defiled, fouled, impure, polluted, tainted, curdled, fermented, off, rancid, rank, sour, soured, sourish, turned, addled, bad, corrupted, decayed, decomposed, putrefied, putrid, rotten, spoiled, curdling, fermentation

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Moldering

Words with the opposite meaning of Moldering:

undecomposed, fresh, good, sweet, preserved, pristine, uncontaminated, undefiled, unpolluted, unspoiled, untainted, untouched, growth, maturation, ripening

Related Words for Moldering

turning, turning off, contaminating, defiling, polluting, tainting, addling, fermenting, mortifying, rusting, declining, degenerating, descending, deteriorating, dilapidating, sinking, withering

Near Antonyms of Moldering

aging, developing, growing, maturing, refreshing, renewing, restoring, cleansing, purifying, assembling, composing, integrating, ameliorating, bettering, improving, meliorating

Word Forms of Moldering

Inflections: moldered, molders

Origin & Etymology of Moldering

frequentative of mold:4

First known use: 1531

Frequently Asked Questions about Moldering

What does "Moldering" mean?

"Moldering" means to crumble into particles, disintegrate, decay. As an a verb, an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: to crumble into particles, disintegrate, decay. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Moldering"?

Other words for "Moldering" include decaying, decomposing, disintegrating, mildewy, moldy, putrefying, putrescent and rotting. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Moldering" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Moldering"?

There are 78 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Moldering". Common alternatives include decaying, decomposing, disintegrating, mildewy, moldy, putrefying, putrescent, rotting, corroded and crumbled.

What is the opposite of "Moldering"?

Antonyms of "Moldering" include undecomposed, fresh, good, sweet, preserved, pristine, uncontaminated and undefiled. Near antonyms include aging, developing, growing and maturing.

How do you use "Moldering" in a sentence?

Examples of "Moldering" in a sentence: "leaves moldering in the compost pile".

Is "Moldering" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Moldering" can be used as a verb, an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Moldering"?

"Moldering" is pronounced /ˈmōl-dər/ and divided into syllables as mold·er.

What is the origin of the word "Moldering"?

"Moldering" comes from frequentative of mold:4. First known use: 1531.